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World Cup injury rule faces scrutiny over one-minute absence

World Cup injury rule faces scrutiny over one-minute absence

FIFA’s new World Cup injury rule is under scrutiny after incidents in which treated players had to stay off the pitch for one minute.

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Clément Turpin: The referee trusted with football’s biggest fixtures

Clément Turpin, a FIFA-listed referee since 2010 and UEFA Elite official since 2012, has overseen major finals and tournaments and remains a central figure in elite international refereeing.

Szymon Marciniak: the referee behind football’s biggest finals and a 2026 spotlight

Polish referee Szymon Marciniak, known for handling the 2022 World Cup final and the 2023 Champions League final, is slated to officiate Argentina vs Algeria on 17 June at the 2026 World Cup.

Omar Artan: the Somali referee whose World Cup dream collided with U.S. immigration rules

Omar Artan rose from Somali domestic leagues to historic continental finals and FIFA tournaments; selected for the 2026 World Cup, he was later turned away from the U.S.